Administrative Associate II

Administrative Associate II

This position involves the coordination and implementation of administrative services. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to processing hiring proposals and working within UGAJobs, assisting with financial and accounting paperwork and regular bills, bookkeeping/budgeting, typing/copying, and assisting in maintaining current and accurate files on students and personnel at the Child Development Lab. This position requires attendance at monthly staff meetings and assistance to faculty in the Houses in the event that their administrative assistants are not available or if someone needs assistance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies - Personal Qualities compatible with Job ExpectationsDemonstrates an understanding of essential functions of the position in order to successfully complete dutiesUtilizes other resources effectively to gain knowledge needed for the positionUses sound reasoning to make decisions and/or acquire necessary information for making decisionsTakes initiative and completes tasks as neededEager to learn and explore new methods to accomplish tasksAbility to work under changed or new situations or working conditionsExhibits problem-solving and decision making skills while working independently or as part of a teamAttendance and Punctuality:Notifies appropriate parties when employee is going to be late or absentAdequate attendance and punctualityUses annual and sick leave in accordance with University policyDependability:Degree to which the employee can be relied upon to follow instructions and complete assigned tasksCarries out job responsibilities with independence and efficiencyProfessional Growth and Development:Evaluates own professional strengths and weaknesses and develops goals based on identified needsProfessional Ethics:Respects the confidentiality of all children, families, and staff membersInterpersonal Relationships :Interactions with Co-Workers, Students, Supervisors, and ParentsWorks cooperatively with co-workersAble to provide and accept constructive feedback and utilize it to improve functioningProvides orientation, guidance, and feedback to interns and students.Works collaboratively with other professionals (staff, professors, supervisors, etc.)Shares materials and ideas with other staff membersRespects and values co-workers by developing camaraderie and avoiding negative criticismExhibits cooperativeness, tact, and courtesy when interacting with others

Physical Demands - Ability to sit at computer for long periods, lift up to 40 lbs and climb stairs. The position also controls locked front doors and would need to be up and down throughout the day.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? - No

Is this a Position of Trust? - Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? - Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? - No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? - No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? - Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) - Yes

Credit and P-Card policy - Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit theUGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy - Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit theUGA Background Check website.